“By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.”
By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the children of Israel and gave instructions about his bones — Joseph's faith (Genesis 50:24-25) expressed in command (entolē) regarding his burial anticipated the exodus centuries ahead. His faith transcended his death, pointing forward to liberation.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 11:22
“ Many prophets and righteous men” (it is said) “have desired to see those things which you see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which you hear and have not heard them.” Matthew 13:17 Did then those righteous men know all the things to come? Yea, most certainly. For if because of the weakness of those who were not able to receive Him, the Son was not revealed, — He was with good reason revealed to those conspicuous in virtue. This Paul also says, that they…
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